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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
2
Subscription price listed as two dollars in advance. Editor L. F. Vaughn notes the paper is on file at the Duke Advertising Agency with offices at 427 South Main Street in Los Angeles and 12 Mary Street in San Francisco where advertising contracts can be made.
The department of the interior defers ruling on the San Carlos reservoir site until September 1911. Arizona postal banks report progress with openings of several more branches after success. Existing postal banks operate in Globe Bisbee Prescott Clifton and Yuma.
Arizona secures first in copper production for 1910 as additional mines start operation. The Territory’s output is poised to grow, extending its lead beyond prior records with new mining developments.
A telegram signed by eleven Democrats to Texas Governor declares Senator Bailey the undisputed leader of the Democratic minority in the Senate. He recently led two Democrats against Arizona's admission and again showed his leadership by steering two Democrats to support the Cummins amendment to the reciprocity agreement. If he cannot rally more support he may be dubbed the lone leader.
Democrats push toward creating a parcel post department in the post office. Opponents from express firms warn small country merchants will suffer, yet proponents argue parcel post at low rates up to 11 pounds would boost national prosperity and benefit merchants, who have prospered in recent decades.
The Gold Beach Oregon Tribune predicts Governor Folk will win the Oregon delegation at the April primaries. Backed by Governor West and key party leaders Folk is described as progressive and tied to an Oregon brand with no strings. The paper argues Folk’s election would prevent secret orders for trusts and urges a large first-ballot majority at the Democratic National Convention.
Arizona is described as the state’s main asset with sunny, dry weather drawing newcomers and aiding health. The piece notes mines and farms alongside a climate that attracts tourists and allows students to study or sleep outdoors most of the year, boosting health and work capacity.
Since its Pension Department began on January 1 1903 the Southern Pacific Company has voluntarily disbursed 85060770 among retirees. June 1911 disbursements totaled 14010 35 shared by 420 retirees. For the year ended June 30 1911 total pensions reached 168000 20 from various departments. Length of service grants pensions with no employee contributions. all payments come from General Funds.
A letter to the St. Louis Republic printed July 21 quotes E. Cooper of Adrian Minnesota. He, a longtime Republican, says Northwest farmers may support ex Governor Folk for the presidency if Taft is not nominated, arguing Folk is a man of the people and can “get the rascals.”
A motivational verse urges constant effort and resilience. It extols boosting yourself, sticking to your job, and striving for advancement, claiming the top booster wins every time. The piece uses images of sun and rain to stress perseverance.
Universities nationwide urge deeper study of agriculture to fill a lack of scientifically trained professionals. Arizona leads with a four year program at the University of Tucson awarding a B S, praised as a national contribution to advancing agricultural education and practice.
C W Kelley a representative of a New York glass factory says farmers in Missouri say If Joe Folk gets in everything will be all right. Kelley concluded a business trip visiting Missouri towns and passed through St Louis yesterday, cited by the St Louis Republic.
An old advertisement claims white blood cells fight infections but urges Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier to cleanse the blood and restore health. It cites C. T. Budahn of Tracy California praising the product. The copy also markets Fresh Graham Flour at Campbell’s.
Col H L Pickett of Tombstone endorses the Arizona constitution as ratified with strong public support. He predicts his candidacy for the U S Senate if statehood comes, cites Arizona copper wealth led by Cochise County and Bisbee, and praises Douglas as a key smelting center and Tombstone as a leading city.
The irrigation census of Arizona reports 387655 acres under cultivation in 1911 and a total expenditure on irrigation systems up to July 1910 of 1765148 dollars. It notes an average maintenance and operation cost of 91 cents per acre. A brief ad mentions an Ice Cream Parlor serving delicious ice cream.
Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan testifies after 30 years use that Dr King’s New Discovery is the best cough and cold cure. He notes its long family use and calls it an infallible lung medicine for lagrip, asthma, hay fever, croup, and sore lungs. Trial bottle free, price 50 cents or $1.00, guaranteed by druggists.
For sale 40 acres 25 cultivated 20 well set to alfalfa. $1000 worth of hay sold this season. No Johnson Grass, good water. Four shares water stock in a top Valley ditch. Corrugated iron hay dam horse shed corral. Includes horse wagon mowing gear harness mower grinder and more. Terms cash and balance in one or two years. Contact L. F. Vaughn exclusive agent Duncan Arizona.
For sale listing in Clifton Arizona offering three lots with two dwelling houses. Bert Massey is the agent handling the transaction for Duncan.
Charles Harris of Sheldon Arizona files intent to make final five year proof to claim Lot 1 Section 34 Township 7S Range 31E G&SR Meridian. Hearing before J L T Watters at Duncan Arizona on August 23 1911 with witnesses McNair Kemp Daniels McKelvy Parker. First published July 19 1911.
Willis W. Holcer of Sheldon Arizona filed notice of intention to make Final Commutation Proof for Lots 2 and 3 Section 21 Township 7 South Range 31 East G SR Meridian. The proof will be presented before U S Commissioner J L T Waters at Duncan Arizona on September 11 1911. Witnesses named are John K Chilton Henry B Harris Samuel L Daniels and Charles C Edwards all of Sheldon Arizona. Frank H Parker Register. Ist pub Aug 9 1911.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says he always keeps at home the King of all Laxatives Dr Kings New Life Pills. He claims the pills cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia for only 25 cents at all druggists.
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